Monday, April 15, 2013

Siddhartha Section 2 (pages 30-59)

Ask questions to later answer
  • Will Siddhartha ever leave Kamala like he left his father, Govinda, and the Samanas?
  • What is more valuable, what he learned from the Samanas or what he learned from Kamaswami?
  • What is his relationship with Kamala?
  • Will he ever return to his humble, "Samana style" life?
  • Which life does he prefer? (Rich merchant or poor and spiritual)
  • Will he ever see his family and friends (Govinda) again?
  • Will Siddhartha and Kamala get married or have a kid?
  • Will Siddhartha work the rest of his life with Kamaswami?
  • Would Siddhartha consider me a "falling leave controlled by the wind" or a "star which travels a defined path"? (page 58)
  • How does his life with Kamala and Kamaswami help him reach Nirvana?
  • What makes Siddartha go from being a Samana to a merchant?
  • Why did he stop himself from desiring the woman at thr river (page 42) but not from wanting Kamala?
  • Did Siddartha get off track with Kamala and Kamaswami or will it help him reach his goal?
  • How can you desire to reach Nirvana if it means "free from desire"?